Wisconsin Medicaid

Finding the right answers and information about a complicated topic like Medicaid can mean searching through hundreds of pages at government and private websites. Our editors have compiled this digest of Wisconsin Medicaid help and resources to assist in your search.

"Wisconsin Medicaid is a joint Federal/state program established to pay for medical services for people with disabilities, people 65 years and older, children and their caretakers, and pregnant women who meet the program's financial requirements. The purpose of the program is to provide reimbursement for and assure the availability of appropriate medical care to persons who meet the criteria for Medicaid.
" *source: GovBenefits.gov (www.GovBenefits.gov) , Washington, D.C.

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Medicaid in Wisconsin: How It Works; An Introduction to Wisconsin Medicaid

source:Wisconsin Department of Health Servicesfrom the web page: "This page allows you to get more information about the benefits programs offered in Wisconsin. To learn more about a program, click on the program name ..."

also from Wisconsin Department of Health Services:brochure:Wisconsin Medicaid Fact Sheet - Medicaid Purchase Plan2 pages; languages: Englishfrom the publication: "The Medicaid Purchase Plan offers people with disabilities who are working or interested in working the opportunity to buy health care coverage through the Wisconsin Medicaid Program. Depending on an individual’s income, a premium payment may be required for this health care coverage...."

from the publication: "The Wisconsin Medicaid Deductible program may be able to help you if you have high medical bills and meet all Medicaid rules but your income is too high. The Medicaid Deductible amount is the difference between your monthly income and the monthly program income limits..."

source:healthinsuranceinfo.net - Georgetown University's Health Policy Institutelanguages: English from the webpage:"...Medicaid is a program that provides health coverage to some low-income Wisconsin residents. Medicaid covers families with children and pregnant women, medically needy individuals, the elderly, and people with disabilities, if state and federal guidelines are met.."

also from healthinsuranceinfo.net - Georgetown University's Health Policy Institute:web page:BadgerCarelanguages: Englishfrom the web page: "The BadgerCare program is a health insurance program that provides health coverage to low-income, uninsured families with children under the age of 19 who are not eligible for Medicaid and who are uninsured...."

source:GovBenefits.gov - Your Benefits Connectionlanguages: Englishfrom the web page:" Wisconsin Medicaid is a joint Federal/state program established to pay for medical services for people with disabilities, people 65 years and older, children and their caretakers, and pregnant women who meet the program's financial requirements. The purpose of the program is to provide reimbursement for and assure the availability of appropriate medical care to persons who meet the criteria for Medicaid..."

from the web page: "The Wisconsin Medicaid Fraud Control and Elder Abuse Unit investigates and prosecutes crimes committed against vulnerable adults in nursing homes and other facilities, as well as fraud perpetrated by providers against the Wisconsin Medicaid program. The MFCU, in conjunction with local law enforcement officials, investigates and prosecutes allegations ..."

Wisconsin Medicaid Eligibility, How to get Medicaid in Wisconsin, Requirements

source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Serviceslanguages: Englishfrom the web page:Many groups of people are covered by Medicaid. Even within these groups, though, certain requirements must be met. These may include your age, whether you are pregnant, disabled, blind, or aged; your income and resources (like bank accounts, real property, or other items that can be sold for cash); and whether you are a U.S. citizen or a lawfully admitted immigrant. The rules for counting your income and resources vary from state to state and from group to group. There are special rules for those who live in nursing homes and for disabled children living at home.

Wisconsin Medicaid Citizenship Requirements

source:Wisconsin Department of Health Services3 pages; languages: English from the publication: "AIf you do not have U.S. citizenship, but lawfully resided in the United States before August 22, 1996, you may be eligible for Wisconsin Medicaid if you... "

Applying for Wisconsin Medicaid

source:Wisconsin.gov - ACCESS - Access to Eligibility Support Services for Health and Nutritionlanguages: English This same website as described above for eligibility ibnformation is also the official state portal to apply for benefits.